(Verse 1) C G It's hard to be the good guy, in a world gone bad (G) Am F It's hard to be sane, in a world gone mad (F) C G Fighting a war against demons, feels like a losing game (G) Am F Keeping score when they're cheating, ain't worth the shame (F)
(Chorus) C G It's hard to say a lie, raised on the truth (G) Am F Survival's a struggle, shed a tear for the youth (F) C G Even harder for them, with confusion so rife (G) Am F But I'll be a beacon, or this darkness takes life (F)
(Verse 2) C G Being a patriot these days, feels downright strange (G) Am F They call the other side enemies, want to rearrange (F) C G But being good's in my blood, ain't no changing teams (G) Am F Thankful for blessings, but life ain't been a dream (F)
(Chorus) C G It's hard to keep a smile, trillions spent on our despair (G) Am F Denial's a losing battle, gotta face what's there (F) C G It's hard to be us, but wouldn't have it no other way (G) Am F Building an ark might seem crazy, but let the rain come anyway (F)
(Bridge) Em D We can't control the storm, but we can weather the fight (D) Em C Hold onto hope, even in the darkest night (C)
(Chorus) C G It's hard to say a lie, raised on the truth (G) Am F Survival's a struggle, shed a tear for the youth (F) C G Even harder for them, with confusion so rife (G) Am F But I'll be a beacon, or this darkness takes life (F)
(Outro) C G It's hard to be the good guy, but I'll keep on trying (G) F C Yeah, it's hard to be the good guy, but I'll keep on trying (C)
These are dark times, there is no denying. Our world has perhaps faced no greater threat than it does today. But I say this to our citizenry: We, ever your servants, will continue to defend your liberty and repel the forces that seek to take it from you!
Anton Daniels needs to be hired at a national media outlet - quick!